As the Israelis continue to escalate the conflict in Gaza and attempt to blame the Palestinians indirectly, Hamas directly, for the escalation, it seems that the international media are swinging behind the Palestinians. The question is whether Israel is trying to start a massive conflict with the surrounding Muslim countries.
There are reports coming out of southern Lebanon of Israeli jets flying low over the area, while other countries in the region deal with public protests and outcry over the inaction of the Arab leaders. This morning, there was also a rumor circulated that Iran’s government was recruiting people to fight the Israelis, but after a Farsi speaker checked the website in question, it was found to be a survey.
Sadly, while the world hoped that the election of Barack Obama would bring change not only to America, but to the world, the Obama camps’ position has been to take the side of the Israelis while Palestinians die.
Obviously, the US will speak out when countries like Georgia are being bombed by Russia, but when a defenseless country is bombed by a regional super-power, America is quiet.
I have tried to collect some interesting stories about the conflict to share:
Operation Cast Lead – A Familiar Story in Gaza
Obama’s Silence on Gaza is Deafening
Hamas is Hoping for an IDF invasion
Palestine’s Guernica and the Myths of Israeli Victimhood
The West’s Pathetic Response to Israeli Massacre
And 2 posts that I wrote during the last conflict with the Israelis.
Israel Seizes US$ 1 Million From West Bank Banks
For America, it’s very simple.
